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Spring: The Greening Season
From: The Big Book of Nature Activities
$6.20
Spring usually begins as a tug-of-war with winter. Just when we think warmer weather is here to stay, we are hit with another blast of cold and snow. However, the change of season is always apparent if you take the time to look and listen: the Sun is higher in the sky, daylight is with us until early evening and bird song has returned. Soon, wetlands come alive with a chorus of frog song, new plant life slowly appears and even the smell of the air changes. Before we know it, the explosive growth of buds, flowers, shoots and leaves totally transforms the landscape and provides a feast for countless insects. Then, just like clockwork, the much-anticipated birds of spring arrive to devour this smorgasbord of protein and food for their young. A surge of life is all around us.
Contributors
Jacob Rodenburg
Jacob Rodenburg is the Executive Director of Camp Kawartha, an award winning summer camp and outdoor education centre which uses music, drama, hands-on exploration, games and activities to inspire awe and wonder for the local environment. He teaches part time at Trent University, where he spearheaded the development of an "Eco Mentor" certificate program for teacher candidates which was subsequently adopted by several other universities. As well as publishing numerous articles on children, nature and the environment, Jacob has worked in the field of outdoor education for 25 years and recently received the Ontario Society of Environmental Educators Award for "Leadership in Environmental Education".
Drew Monkman
Drew Monkman is an award-winning environmental advocate, naturalist, and former board member of the Camp Kawartha summer camp and outdoor education centre. A retired elementary school teacher, Drew's interest in integrating nature activities and environmental education into all areas of the curriculum led him to oversee the development of an outdoor classroom which went on to become a model for many similar projects throughout Ontario. In addition to writing a weekly nature column, Drew is the author of several seasons based nature guides including Nature's Year and Nature's Year in the Kawarthas. Drew has also received an Honorary Doctorate of Science from Trent University, for his work in promoting nature education. (www.drewmonkman.com)
